Ford has announced plans to recall around 108,000 cars under mandatory action triggered by the ACCC.

The government body moved to force carmakers to recall any cars with Takata-made airbags that pose a risk to consumers.

While dozens of drivers have been killed or injured as a result of Takata airbag failures around the world, Ford was reluctant to recall local vehicles as it was ”not aware of any cases of failure globally in any of the specific airbag inflator models fitted to Ford vehicles sold in Australia”.

A statement issued by the brand said it will start recalling Australian models on Friday March 2, making older cars in high-humidity areas its top priority.

“Ford is committed to providing our customers with top quality vehicles,” it says.